Usher has revealed that he feels under pressure to become the new Michael Jackson.

The 'OMG' star, who signed his first record deal aged 13, said that despite being "emotionally" torn apart he enjoys being compared to the late singer.

"You know, we lost Michael Jackson. A lot of pressure is on me and I don't mind taking it," he told the Daily Star.

"I wanted to make sure that you get that type of experience that leaves you saying, 'OMG'. The impression that I would like to leave is that this guy is really stepping it up to a level where people can hopefully compare me to people like Michael Jackson.

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"I basically tear myself apart emotionally, energetically, connecting with you and making sure that you enjoy this moment."